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With over a decade of experience delivering high-quality, utility-scale energy projects across North America, Hanwha Energy USA has evolved into a comprehensive energy solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans utility-scale renewables, natural gas generation, retail electricity, and strategic partnerships that power America’s growing data center industry.\nOur expertise covers the entire energy value chain-from project development and engineering to construction, operations, and maintenance with a every solution built for the high-density power demands of data center campuses. By integrating advanced technologies, proven processes, and strong partnerships, we deliver reliable, customized solutions that meet reliable, customized energy solutions engineered for dynamic demands of always-on environments.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW \n We’re seeking a highly motivated Manager of Site Acquisition to help identify, evaluate, and deliver new data center sites across the U.S. This person will play a critical role in expanding our platform - driving the process from site identification through acquisition and early-stage development. \nThe ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and brings a blend of strategic negotiation skills & thinking, real estate acumen, and project execution skills. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to advance our data center pipeline and ensure each site meets the company’s long-term growth objectives. \nThe employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies\n RESPONSIBILITIES \nIdentify, evaluate, and advance data center opportunities across the U.S. and the Americas markets.\nSupport the development of the metro strategy by assessing power availability, scalability, costs, permitting, tax incentives, and regional risk.\nCoordinate early technical and commercial feasibility reviews with internal stakeholders.\nLead site-level due diligence including power and utility capacity, substation access, utility timelines, fiber availability, zoning, permitting, environmental considerations, and constructability.\nGather, review, and validate inputs from landlords, utilities, brokers, consultants, and municipalities.\nEnsure diligence findings are clearly documented and communicated to leadership.\nSupport lease negotiations and commercial structuring in partnership with Real Estate and Legal.\nTrack deal progression, milestones, and deliverables from LOI through execution.\nAssist with preparing deal review materials, executive summaries, and approval packages.\nMaintain accurate site records, documentation, and status updates in Salesforce and internal tracking systems.\nMonitor deal health, proactively flag risks or delays, and ensure data integrity across the Americas pipeline.\nCoordinate closely with Transaction Analysts, Program Managers, and Site Diligence teams.\nServe as the primary site-level point of coordination across Engineering, Capacity Planning, Networking, Finance, Legal, and Operations.\nSupport clean handoff from site selection into delivery, buildout, and operations phases.\nEnsure alignment between technical requirements, commercial commitments, and delivery timelines.\nManage relationships with brokers, landlords, utilities, consultants, and development partners across U.S. and Americas markets.\nEvaluate inbound site opportunities and ensure consistent screening\n\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS \n5+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.\nDemonstrates comprehensive knowledge of U.S. and Americas data center markets, including utility infrastructure and regional regulatory frameworks.\nExperience facilitating or leading commercial lease negotiations and executing complex due diligence workflows.\nProven ability to manage high-volume project pipelines with a high degree of accuracy and consistent follow-through.\nDemonstrated success in managing multiple concurrent deals and meeting deadlines within fast-paced, high-growth environments.\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical or financial information to diverse audiences.\nDemonstrated experience in the end-to-end data center site selection process, including conducting comprehensive due diligence and feasibility assessments.\nAble to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive project execution and meet organizational milestones.\nCOMPENSATION: $180,000 - $200,000 salary\nAttention external recruitment firms, we will not accept any unsolicited resumes at this time. 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